Navigating your family's legal matters with excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Hello, I’m Connie Clay

I am an attorney with over 30 years’ experience who is well prepared to help you navigate your family’s legal challenges including uncontested and no fault divorce, child support, custody, and paternity. I can also assist you with filing for guardianship and or conservatorship of an incapacitated adult. Additionally, I have over 14 years’ experience working with the Social Security Administration, so I am well equipped to assist you with your Social Security disability case.

With me, you have my three decades of legal expertise working for you and my lived experience as a single mom, divorcee, and caregiver. Yes, I’ve been right where you are. In addition to my professional experience, you also get an attorney who knows what it’s like to manage work, children and elders all at one time. Tough, yes. Impossible, no. Now my job is to manage your legal matters with excellence, integrity and compassion so that you can focus on your life and your family.

I represent clients throughout the Greater Richmond area including Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Petersburg and Prince George. I represent clients throughout Virginia in no fault and uncontested divorces. Many Social Security disability hearings are virtual, so I am available to represent Social Security claimants throughout the United States. I am your professional problem solver. Let’s work together. Call 804.238.7737 to schedule a consultation.

How We Help You

  • Uncontested & No Fault Divorce

    If your marriage is over and you and your spouse have agreed on most of the details, you can probably proceed with a simple, “no fault” divorce . If you have been separated for more than one year, an uncontested, no-fault divorce could be an option. If you have a separation agreement and no children together, the separation period is reduced from one year to 6 months. Ready to disentangle yourself and get on with your life? Connie Clay is an experienced family law attorney who can help you. To discuss your options for filing an uncontested or no fault divorce, contact Connie Clay to schedule a consultation. Flat fees for the divorce start at $975.00 plus costs.

  • Social Security Disability

    If you cannot work because you are sick or injured, you could be eligible for Social Security disability benefits under Title II and or Title XVI. Applying for Social Security benefits can be a long and complicated process, but Connie Clay has over 14 years’ experience working with the Social Security Administration. Connie is able to help you complete the forms needed to file a claim, and she can represent you at a Social Security disability hearing anywhere in the United States. Depending on your unique circumstances, Connie may be able to help you get an expedited hearing in front of an administrative law judge. Once Connie reviews your medical records, she might be able to ask the judge to pay your claim without a hearing. Connie does not charge a consultation fee for Social Security disability cases, and you will not pay an attorney’s fee unless you win your case. To read Connie’s blog post about Social Security, click here. Connie Clay is a Social Security disability lawyer who can help you cut through the red tape. To speak with Connie about your Social Security disability claim, click here.

  • Guardianships & Conservatorships

    Is your parent or another loved one having problems managing money or remembering to take medication? Is someone “borrowing” money or stealing from your loved one? It’s time for you to step in and protect your loved one from medical neglect, exploitation and financial ruin. You might need to file for guardianship and or conservatorship of your loved one. If the judge decides that your loved one is no longer able to manage his or her affairs, the judge will appoint a guardian and or a conservator to manage the person’s financial and legal affairs. Connie Clay has years of lived experience as the legal guardian and conservator of her late mother. Connie understands the conflicting feelings and the stress of choosing to parent a parent. Connie hired an attorney to represent her when she filed for guardianship and conservatorship of her late mother. Connie is a compassionate attorney who is well prepared to help you with your guardianship and conservatorship legal matters. Click here to read Connie’s blog post on guardianship and conservatorship. Flat fees for an uncontested guardianship or conservatorship start at $2750.00. To meet with Connie regarding a guardianship and or conservatorship, click here.

  • Paternity, Support, Visitation & Custody

    Connie is an experienced family law attorney. She is well-equipped to assist you with paternity, child support, custody and visitation matters. When you hire someone to represent you in a family law case, you want someone who is kind, compassionate and thorough. Flat fees start at $1500.00 To schedule a consultation with Connie, click here.

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